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WorksheetsThreats of referendum on EU integration
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
1) What does right-wing populism refer to?
A political ideology which combines right-wing
politics and populist rhetoric and themes. The rhetoric often consists of anti-elitist sentiments, opposition to the perceived Establishment, and speaking to the "common people".
The political ideology that supports social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy. It involves a concern for those in society whom its adherents perceive as disadvantaged relative to others as well as a belief that there are unjustified inequalities that need to be reduced or abolished.
The identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
The belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite—a select group of people with a certain ancestry, intrinsic quality or worth, higher intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes—are those whose influence or authority is greater than that of others.
2) What is one likely explanation for the rise of far-right parties in Europe?
Closed Economy
Globalization
Individualism
Trade war
3) What are the effects of globalization and European integration process triggering the Far-right movement in Europe?
Immigration
Threats for European sovereignty and identity
Unemployment and economic downturn
All of the above
4) Why do right-wing populist receive (free) media attention?
Their strategies of political communication resonate with the needs of the media in terms of market demands and the news cycle.
The nature of their political communication is provocative, emotional and simplified.
None of these above
Both A & B
5) What are examples of right-wing populism groups ?
Freedom Party of Austria (FPO), Front National (FN), Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)
UltraViolet, European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
NARAL Pro-Choice America, United Nation (UN), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
All of the above
6) What are the 4 countries that have massive financial issues related to entitlement programs or insolvency ?
France, UK, Italy, Spain
Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain
Greece, Spain, Croatia, Belgium
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece
7) According to the conservatives, what is the root cause of the difficult situation in EU ?
Immigration
Financial Crisis
Liberal democratic policies
The rise of many new parties
8) What can be described as the foundation of Conservative Rhetoric ?
Fiscal responsibility and the elimination of the welfare state.They also spend mass amount of money on military and business
The issues related to immigrants, their rights and their living condition
Both A & B
None of the above
9) How does nationalist and populist groups gain more and more support around the world ?
The distrust of EU citizens
The crisis that appear when the number of immigrants increased significantly
The rise of issues related to higher unemployment and immigration
The decline of economic situation
10) What is the most common solution that many of the EU countries have used in order to improve the crisis situation ?
Enact new laws for migrants
Tighten the security, prevent protests
Introduce more legitimate welfare policies for immigrants
Border Control
